{"id":40325,"date":"2021-08-01T13:20:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T09:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=40325"},"modified":"2021-08-01T13:22:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-01T09:22:43","slug":"say-bonjour-to-picard-frances-best-frozen-food-now-available-exclusively-at-marks-spencer-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/say-bonjour-to-picard-frances-best-frozen-food-now-available-exclusively-at-marks-spencer-in-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Say Bonjour To Picard, France’s Best Frozen Food, Now Available Exclusively At Marks & Spencer In The UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"

In aUAE first, leading British retailer Marks & Spencer, operated by the Al-Futtaim Group has launched Picard into its food hall \u2013 France\u2019s famous frozen food brand.The inspirational new range is set to well and truly elevate the culinary taste buds! The show-stopping collection,all at brilliant value features delicious canap\u00e9s to high quality classics \u2013 think Leek Pies<\/em><\/strong>made with cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, eggs and rich cream cheese, to indulgent desserts such as the Chocolate Fondant<\/strong>, which is as delicious as a homemade recipe.<\/p>\n

Marks & Spencer is focused on growing its overall food ranges and broadening its choice for customers, with convenient dishes for busy families, all with the same Marks & Spencer great quality that customers know and love. The Picard range complements the brand\u2019s much-loved frozen collection and is set to excite customers with something delicious and different to add to their weekly shop with the very best in authentic French cuisine.<\/p>\n

Picard is the frozen food leader in France for a reason. Since 1973, it\u2019s been the go-to shop for those who love spending time perfecting their cooking skills, to those who are time-pressed. Known as France\u2019s \u201cbest kept secret\u201d, frozen food really doesn\u2019t get better than this. This new collection has been specially selected and features over95 French meals, sides, canap\u00e9s, desserts, and bakery treats from Picard\u2019s customer favourites. Whether one is planning a mid-week lunch or a show-stopping dinner, Picard has plenty of inspiration.<\/p>\n

Nick Batey, General Manager, Marks & Spencer MENAsaid,<\/strong>\u201cPicard is one of France\u2019s most loved brands sowe\u2019re delighted that it will be launching in the UAE for the very first time exclusively at Marks & Spencer. For French foodies, Picard is so much more than frozen food, it\u2019s known for exceptionally mouth-watering dishes that taste so good you would never believe they weren\u2019t homemade. Offering our customers delicious food and inspiring choice is at the heart of what we do, and Picard is a great addition to our food range, perfectly complementing our existing offering and giving the customer something deliciously different. Like Marks & Spencer, Picard holds long standing relationships with local farmers, and they source the very best ingredients mainly from France. We\u2019ve specially selected 95 amazing products from the Picard range that we just know our Marks & Spencer customers will love.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Emmanuelle Bach-Donnard, Brand, Digital, Customer Experience and International Director at Picard said:<\/strong>“I am delighted with this new partnership and to be able to introduce the Picard brand and its products to customers in the UAE. Picard shares with Marks & Spencer and Al-Futtaim a taste for gourmet and quality products, and this is a significant addition to the frozen food offer already available in Marks &Spencer stores. We want to cater for our new customers at any time of the day, from breakfast to dinner, thanks to products we carefully selected for them and have a wide selection of meals including veggie and healthy options plus more.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Shop the range exclusively in Dubai Festival City Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, Yas Mall and the M&S Food application.<\/p>\n

The French Breakfast Fix <\/strong><\/p>\n

Marks & Spencer is the perfect destination to get a breakfast everyone will love. Set yourself up for the day with Picard\u2019s brilliant breakfast ideas for the whole family. Ranging from crispy Mini Apple Rolls <\/strong>and mouth-watering Cr\u00eapes<\/strong>, to delicious Milk Pancakes<\/strong>, anyone will be spoilt for choice.<\/p>\n

\"\"6 Cr\u00eapes Frozen <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 19<\/p>\n

Six whole milk cr\u00eapes to delight all gourmets. Pan-fry for a few minutes, then garnish with M&S jam<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"6 Whole Milk Pancakes <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 14<\/p>\n

Six whole milk pancakes to delight all food lovers. Pan-fry for a few minutes, then garnish with M&S honey<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"8 Mini Apple Rolls <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 19<\/p>\n

Between croissant and apple turnover, these mini breads are a must-try. 100% French ingredients, no food additives, orartificial colourings<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lunchtime Feasts<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Picard range is designed to be easy to prepare for maximum convenience, making it ideal for weekday lunches. Whether one is looking for healthy veggie options<\/strong> or hearty tasty pastas<\/strong>, there are dishes to delight every palate.<\/p>\n

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AED 25<\/p>\n

This vegetarian and organic<\/em><\/p>\n

dish mixes sweet potato, bulgur, spinach, broad<\/em><\/p>\n

beans and goat cheese with an herb sauce<\/em><\/p>\n

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AED 25<\/p>\n

With durum wheat and green lentil flour pastaand flavourful vegetables, this lasagne is like no other<\/em><\/p>\n

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AED 25<\/p>\n

Cultivated on the sunny lands of Italy, these vegetables are rigorously selected. Find the colours, tastes, and flavours of the Mediterranean in these vegetables and the spicy onion and garlic sauce<\/em><\/p>\n

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Indulgent Dinners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made with authentic ingredients, the Picard range does all the hard work when it comes to making dinner, which means that families can discover a different dish every night of the week. From golden gourmet\u00a0Veggie Sticks<\/strong> and Mashed Potato<\/strong> topped with truffle, to\u00a0Plant-Based Meats<\/strong> developed with flavour in mind, dinner couldn\u2019t be served quick enough.<\/p>\n

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Veggie Sticks <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 25<\/p>\n

For those looking for dinner inspiration, serve these delicious Veggie Stickswith a salad, saut\u00e9ed crunchy vegetables or mash<\/em><\/p>\n

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Plant-Based Meats <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 25<\/p>\n

What if this plant-based mince reinvented the burger! Made from a blend of wheat and button mushroom proteins,these tasty Plant-Based Meats promise very impressive flavours<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mashed Potato with Black Truffle<\/strong> AED 29<\/p>\n

This mashed potato is seasoned with chopped truffle. An exceptional side<\/em><\/p>\n

dish for dinner nights in<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Perfect Occasion<\/strong><\/p>\n

With family and friends now being able to meet, Marks & Spencer is on hand with its wide selection of finger food to make every moment special. Picard picks everyone can enjoy include cheesy Breaded Mozzarella Sticks<\/strong> to moreish Goats Cheese & Spinach Pastries<\/strong>, which taste just as good as they look.<\/p>\n

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Breaded Mozzarella Sticks<\/strong> AED 19<\/p>\n

These sticks are garnished with a mixture of mozzarella and<\/em><\/p>\n

emmental, covered with golden breadcrumbs<\/em><\/p>\n

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Goats Cheese & Spinach Pastry<\/strong> AED 27A starter consisting of 4 basket-shaped puff fresh goat cheeses. To be enjoyed hot on a bed of\u00a0<\/em>salad<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"Leek Tarts <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 19<\/p>\n

These 2 individual leek pies on a pastry base are<\/em><\/p>\n

made with cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, eggs and cream<\/em><\/p>\n

cheese. Rich with whiteand green leeks, they areperfect as a starter or for a light but gourmet dinner<\/em><\/p>\n

Mouth-Watering Desserts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Renowned for itsmouth-watering sweet treats, Marks & Spencer is expanding its offering with the latest Picard range. Whether it\u2019s sneaking another of the utterly indulgent Eclairs<\/strong>into your mouth, warming up a Chocolate Pastry<\/strong> as a mid-morning coffee break, or cutting a generous slice of the decadent Tatin Tart after dinner, Marks & Spencer has you covered.<\/p>\n

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RaspberryPure S\u00e9<\/em>lect<\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 29<\/p>\n

The raspberry sorbet from the Pure S\u00e9lection range<\/em><\/p>\n

will delight lovers of this delicate fruit. Prepared from selected raspberries of the Willamette variety<\/em><\/p>\n

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12 Tasty Mini Eclairs <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED49<\/p>\n

With a high colour and flavour, these 12 mini eclairs revisit the classics. Under their coloured frosting are hidden delicious pistachio, raspberry, chocolate, and orange blossoms flavours<\/em><\/p>\n

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Chocolate Fondant <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 35<\/p>\n

This brand-new chocolate cake will delight everyone and takes just 1min30 to prepare in the microwave. Perfect for an indulgent snack, you can also serve it as a dessert, accompanied by M&S custard or a scoop of vanilla icecream<\/em><\/p>\n

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Chocolate Pastry<\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 69<\/p>\n

This chocolate pastry has all the ingredients to seduce your guests. This fine pastry is the perfect chocolate crunch and almond biscuit<\/em><\/p>\n

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Raspberry Tart <\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 30<\/p>\n

Tasty whole raspberries accompanied by a melting raspberry jelly are placed on a crispy pure butter shortbread. Serve it with a scoop of nougat ice cream drizzled with a raspberry coulis<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tarte Tatin<\/strong><\/p>\n

AED 39<\/p>\n

Apple wedges slightly caramelised and covered with a pure butter shortbread. Top with M&S custard or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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